This week we had a really nice vacation/staycation. Jeremy took Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off of work and we went to Great Wolf Lodge. We have been there lots of times, but this was Elsie's first trip (outside of the womb). The other big change is that Carrigan was super brave this time and went from only doing the baby slides last time to doing all but one slide now. Mostly Jeremy and I took turns staying with Elsie and going on slides with the other two. Also this year Jeremy and Merrick did the four story obstacle course with ziplines and rope climbs. They had a serious blast!
Friday, night we got home from Great Wolf just in time for Emily's birthday BBQ and that was just the beginning of a fun weekend staycation. On Saturday, Jeremy took Merrick and Carrigan to Dave and Busters while I let Elsie have a much needed nap at home. Then we all went to a Hillsboro Hops baseball game. Merrick went over to the bullpen during warm ups and got a ball for both himself and Carrigan and during the game he got a foul ball for Elsie. The Hops ended up losing but it was the perfect night of baseball nonetheless and the kids even got to run the bases after the game.
Today we wrapped up the staycation with a hike to Mirror Lake. It is at the base of Mt. Hood and a moderate two mile hike rewards you with a gorgeous lake and beautiful views. As we were leaving Carrigan asked if we could go back soon and I sure hope we do.
We just have a few days now until school starts but after the memories made this week I think I am ready.
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